by Tim Lambrecht
Jim Searle says, “We could have, in the morning, children’s puppets, in the late-morning, children’s dance lessons. In the afternoon, perhaps a local history class, then later we could show a film, so we could do three or four different things in a day without much effort.”
Gentrification has been a hot topic around the city lately. Whether you think it is good or bad, the renovation of The Hide House Arts Complex by Gibson (Gib) Bathrick of Alton Enterprises, LLC is a shining example of how the entrepreneurial spirit can benefit artists, musicians, and budding small business owners.
There might seem little connection between such a decidedly “left-coast” event [like Burning Man] and stolid Midwestern Milwaukee. But a local group has been gaining influence at the festival, and has created a related arts organization here in the city. It is called the BurningSnow center for the ExperiMENTAL arts, devoted to bringing a distinct Midwestern voice to this important event.
by Tanya Cromartie-Twaddle Several of my friends and associates have had many short and sweet fairly positive things to say about this paper and my involvement with it. While their comments are much appreciated and welcomed, I feel the need to share a closer look at the Currents. Hoping to be inspired by a bit […]
Riverwest resident Kris Roberts is planning to open a new bar at 701 E. Center St., in what was until recently Tony’s Bar. The new establishment, The Riverhorse, will offer alcoholic and other beverages, a variety of sandwiches, and pizza. Renovations are underway, and an art deco decorating theme is planned.
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